【菲律宾世界日报专讯】Xiamen, 27 May 2024 - Ambassador Jaime A. FlorCruz, accompanied by Madame Ana Elena FlorCruz, and Undersecretary Antonio A. Morales as Guests of Honor, together with Philippine Consul General to Xiamen Maria Antonina M. Mendoza-Oblena unveiled the Chancery marker at the inauguration of the new  location of the Philippine Consulate General in Xiamen on 24 May 2024.

厦门，2024 年 5 月 27 日

于2024 年 5 月 24 日举行的菲律宾驻厦门总领事馆新馆舍揭牌仪式上，菲律宾驻华大使吉米在其夫人与菲律宾外交部副部长安东尼奥·莫拉莱斯、总领事欧莉娜的陪同下共同为新馆舍揭牌。

One hundred sixty (160) guests led by the above-named leaders, together with Deputy-Secretary General Lian Gengsheng of the Xiamen Municipal People’s Government as Chinese Guest of Honor and Director Shen Ziling of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Fujian Provincial People’s Government, Singapore Consul General to Xiamen Chng Tze Chia, Acting Thai Consul General Nilobol Pimdee and Special Envoys to the President Benito Techico and Maynard Ngu attended the event.

上述领导人带领下的共160位嘉宾，以及中方主宾厦门市人民政府副秘书长练更生、福建省人民政府外事办公室领事处处长沈子灵、新加坡驻厦门总领事庄志嘉、泰王国驻厦门代总领事冰忆莲、菲律宾总统中国事务特使许智钧、菲律宾总统中国事务特使颜杰奇等出席了活动。

Other guests were Chinese government officials, Chinese business leaders and Chamber officials, officials from Chinese instrumentalities and universities, officials from the other Consulates in Xiamen, Filipino professionals and community leaders, media people, artists and dependents of PCG personnel.

(Photo Above: Ambassador Jaime A. FlorCruz, Madame Ana Elena FlorCruz, Undersecretary Antonio A. Morales and Consul General Maria Antonina Mendoza-Oblena unveil new Chancery marker.
Photos below, left to right:  Ambassador FlorCruz, Undersecretary Morales, Deputy Secretary General Lian Gengsheng and CG Mendoza-Oblena delivering their remarks).

（上图：菲律宾驻华大使吉米、吉米夫人、菲律宾外交部副部长安东尼奥·莫拉莱斯、总领事欧莉娜为新馆舍标志揭牌。下图从左至右依次为：菲律宾驻华大使吉米、菲律宾外交部副部长安东尼奥·莫拉莱斯、厦门市人民政府副秘书长练更生和总领事欧莉娜发表讲话）

其他嘉宾包括中国政府官员、中国商业领袖和商会成员、其他机构及大学的官员、菲律宾各领域专业人士和社区领袖、媒体人士、艺术家以及菲律宾驻厦门总领事馆员工家属。

The new Chancery at No. 4 Consulate Road in Siming district was renovated to incorporate Philippine architectural elements and designed to showcase world-class Filipino artistry and craftmanship.It is a profound symbol of the deep historical, economic, cultural, and filial ties between the Philippines and China.  

位于思明区领事馆路4号的新馆舍经过翻新，融入了菲律宾建筑元素，旨在展示世界一流的菲律宾艺术和工艺。它是菲律宾和中国之间深厚的历史、经济、文化和亲情关系的深刻象征。

Ambassador FlorCruz, in his Remarks, highlighted the importance of finding an “ideal home” for the Consulate to project the nation’s image and pride, reaffirm commitment to good friendly relations with China, provide a good environment for clients and stakeholders, and inspire personnel to provide efficient and effective service.

菲律宾驻华大使吉米在致辞中强调为领事馆寻找一个“理想家园”的重要性，这有利于展示国家的形象和骄傲、重申与中国建立良好友好关系的承诺、为客户和利益相关者提供良好的环境，并激励工作人员提供高效、有效的服务。

Undersecretary Morales stated that building a new office is a complex activity which can only be made possible through a strong relationship with the host country and host city. He acknowledged that PCG Xiamen fulfills the symbolic and practical aspects of establishing a consulate.

菲律宾外交部副部长安东尼奥·莫拉莱斯表示，建立新的办公场所是一项复杂的活动，只有与东道国及东道城市建立牢固的关系才能实现。他承认，菲律宾驻厦门总领事馆满足了建立领事馆的象征意义和实际意义。

Deputy Secretary-General Lian conveyed that “China and Philippines are close neighbors with long-standing friendship and that sincerity and solidarity predominate in the millennium-old history” of Philippines-China bilateral relations, “which is also the shared aspiration of our two peoples”.

厦门市人民政府副秘书长练更生表示，“中菲是传统友好近邻，真诚与团结贯穿了菲中关系千年发展历程”，“这也是两国人民的共同愿望”。

The Chancery at No. 4

位于4号别墅的新馆舍

Consul General Mendoza-Oblena rendered a powerpoint presentation detailing the ‘journey’ which led to the transfer of the Philippine Consulate General from its previous location for 29 years in Lianhua District to the current new location.

总领事欧莉娜通过演示文稿详细介绍了菲律宾总领事馆从莲花社区旧址迁至现址中间29年的“历程”。

The Program was jumpstarted by a soulful rendition of “Anak” by former Xiamen-based artists, Mr. Juan Karlos Bayanin and Ms. Aila Bayanin and of “The Dream of the Sea”, a Chinese song, by popular Xiamen singer, Ms. Han Xinhai.

揭牌仪式由前常驻厦门艺术家Juan Karlos Bayanin先生和Aila Bayanin女士深情演绎的《孩子》和厦门著名歌手韩鑫海女士演唱的中文歌曲《海之梦》作为精彩开场。

Among the souvenir items provided was a beautifully-crafted 25-page “The Chancery at No. 4” book detailing design highlights of the new Chancery, messages from Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo and the Consul General, a short history of the Consulate General in Xiamen, and information about Architect Tecson Uy and Interior Designer Liz Go.Also provided were Love the Philippines collaterals such as t-shirts, tote bags, and calendars, provided by the Philippine Tourism Promotion Board (TPB).

赠送的纪念品包括一本精美的 25 页《The Chancery at No. 4》一书，书中详细介绍了新总领事馆的设计亮点、菲律宾外交部长马纳罗和总领事的致辞、厦门总领事馆的简史以及建筑师黄光竹和室内设计师王依乐的信息。此外，还赠送了菲律宾旅游促进会 (TPB)提供的“爱菲律宾”宣传纪念品，例如 T 恤、手提袋和日历。

The Philippine Consulate General in Xiamen was established on 15 February 1995, making it the first Philippine Consulate to be established in China and the first Consulate to be established in Xiamen.

菲律宾驻厦门总领事馆于1995年2月15日成立，是菲律宾在中国设立的第一个总领事馆，也是厦门拥有的第一个总领事馆。